Public TV viewers in Southwestern Ohio will see more programming variety with the merger of Cincinnati’s CET and the Dayton-based “ThinkTV” stations, WPTD-TV (Channel 16) and WPTO-TV (Channel 14).

 

The new nonprofit public media corporation will control 12 digital channels, so viewers could see different shows at various times, or divergent channel themes, says Jack Dominic, CET executive vice president and chief operating officer.

“It will open up opportunities for a more diverse programming lineup,” says David Fogarty, 57, a 20-year ThinkTV manager who will be president of the combined organization.